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The Atlanta Summit on Global Health & Hunger

The phrase “world hunger” is widely recognized throughout the United States. Yet, what does the phrase really imply? More importantly, what can we, as members of a developed, net food exporting nation do to help? Monday, May 21, 2013 marked...

June 5th Is a Day To Save and Celebrate

Today marks the 41st anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme’s World Environment Day. Each year this day is dedicated to stimulating the public’s interest and awareness on a relevant environmental issue in the world. This year’s chosen theme is...

25,000th Large Square Baler Celebrated in Hesston, Kansas

In 1978, Hesston Corporation introduced the Model 4800, the industry’s first large square baler, revolutionizing hay production and feeding practices at a time when labor availability and fuel prices were driving a need for innovations on the farm. Big square...

Fun Facts About the 25,000th Large Square Baler Built in Hesston

Tomorrow, May 16, the 25,000th large square baler will roll off the assembly line at the AGCO facility in Hesston, Kansas USA and be presented to its new owner. Here are a few fun facts about the large square baler...

Valtra at the 2013 Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Today is the second official day at the 2013 Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto city, São Paulo, Brazil, showing great products and many attraction to the visitors. Have a look at what Valtra has prepared for the most important farm show in...

Massey Ferguson at the 2013 Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Today is the first official day at the 2013 Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto city, São Paulo, Brazil, showing great products and many attraction to the visitors. Have a look at what Massey Ferguson has prepared for the most important farm show in Latin...

AGCO Opens Parts Warehouse in Johannesburg

AGCO celebrated the opening of its African Master Parts Distribution Center together with its local distribution partners in Johannesburg last month. “AGCO’s new state-of-the-art warehouse will allow us to better serve our customers in Sub-Saharan Africa with high quality products...

Baling Tips for Superior Hay Quality

Whether you choose large-round, large-square or small-square bales, making high-quality bales that preserve hay quality, maximize protection from the weather, and are easy to store or transport boils down to following a few rules. The first, and most basic rule,...

Happy 3rd Anniversary!

Although it seems like yesterday, three years ago today we launched the AGCO Blog. We’d like to give a big thanks to our readers and contributors; we appreciate you continuing to read, respond and engage on our blog! Our goal...